There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Mahachkala by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Grozny Airport (GRV)plane IST - GRV
- Take the train from Chervlennaia to Mahachkalatrain
10h 31m₽8,187–37,237Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Makhachkalabus
36h 9m₽5,208–5,288Drive 2,000.4 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Mahachkalacar 2,000.4 km
26h 54m₽18,911–27,315Train, bus
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht
- Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Khasavyurtbus
- Take the train from Hasav-Iurt to Mahachkalatrain
36h 10m₽6,875–9,054
Istanbul (IST) to Grozny Airport (GRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Mahachkala is to bus which costs RUB 5200 - RUB 5300 and takes 36h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Mahachkala is to fly and train which takes 10h 31m and costs RUB 8000 - RUB 38000.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Mahachkala. However, there are services departing from Emniyet Otogar and arriving at Makhachkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 9m.
The distance between Istanbul and Mahachkala is 1632 km. The road distance is 2000.4 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Mahachkala without a car is to bus which takes 36h 9m and costs RUB 5200 - RUB 5300.
It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Istanbul to Mahachkala, including transfers.
Istanbul to Mahachkala bus services, operated by Luks Yilmaz, depart from Emniyet Otogar station.
Istanbul to Mahachkala bus services, operated by Luks Yilmaz, arrive at Makhachkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Mahachkala is 2000 km. It takes approximately 26h 54m to drive from Istanbul to Mahachkala.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Mahachkala, Russia?
Luks Yilmaz operates a bus from Emniyet Otogar to Makhachkala twice a week. Tickets cost ₽4,848 and the journey takes 36h.
- Website
- utair.ru
Flights from Istanbul to Grozny Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽6,000–33,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Chervlennaia to Mahachkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽850–2,600
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,000–9,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽850–1,200
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,800–2,600
Train from Hasav-Iurt to Mahachkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽750–2,400
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽750–1,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,700–2,400
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₽1,200–1,700
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Website
- luksyilmazturizm.com
Bus from Emniyet Otogar to Makhachkala
- Ave. Duration
- 36h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽4,848
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- luksyilmazturizm.com
Bus from Ankara bus station to Khasavyurt
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽4,848
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- luksyilmazturizm.com
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